Illinois Public Media News

State Representative Carol Ammons of Urbana came to the Democratic National Convention this week to support Senator Bernie Sanders. But the Democrat says she was not among those in the 'Bernie or Bust' group that would not support Hillary Clinton. She told Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky Wednesday that Clinton will 'really surprise everyone', and supports what Sanders says is the 'best course forward.'

On the 21st: We talked with the author of a novel about food in the Midwest. Plus, we talked about McDonald's second earnings report that was released yesterday. And, we followed up with the organizer of a community cookout with police in Wichita, Kansas.

Hillary Clinton officially became the Democratic Party's presidential nominee at the party's national convention Tuesday night. But delegates who support Bernie Sanders remain unhappy about the result.

The Illinois Democratic Party got 90 seconds in the national spotlight Tuesday, as delegates officially cast their votes for the party's nominee for president. Tony Arnold and Lauren Chooljian take us into the arena for that state-by-state roll call vote.

The Champaign City Council has taken the initial step towards providing police body cameras for all city officers.  Members unanimously endorsed providing the cameras for 125 officers in Tuesday’s study session, with a final contract expected in 4 to 6 weeks. Police Chief Anthony Cobb says the cameras increase accountability, and make things safer for both the officer and the public.